Roots Underground kicks off 2024 with a bang, presenting the EP of one of the most fascinating living legends of Detroit techno: John Beltran. Although he has never stopped producing music (luckily for us!), this EP represents a more than welcome return of John Beltran to those more classic techno sounds that have made him one of the most iconic producers of this musical genre in the world.


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On October 15th & 16th 2020, drummer Daniel Villarreal was joined by guitarist Jeff Parker and bassist Anna Butterss for two afternoons of recording in the backyard of Chicali Outpost in Los Angeles.
For all three musicians, it was the first ensemble recording session they’d done in-person since the pandemic locked the world down just seven months prior. Some choice moments from the sessions made it onto Villarreal’s critically-acclaimed 2022 album Panamá 77, bust most of the music remained unreleased.
Lados B is a deep dive into the high-level spontaneous music made by Villarreal, Parker and Butterss across those two days in 2020. Villarreal is heard leading the group through various rhythmic modes and structures for improvisation - flow as informed by the Latin soul of Fania Records as it is by the otherworldly trance of Brain Records - while Parker and Butterss draw on their extensive experience playing free together (as heard on Parker’s recently-released Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy, and the LA side of Makaya McCraven’s 2018 LP Universal Beings) to build harmonic buoys for their spontaneous melodicism. The result is a beautifully vivid illustration of context, creativity, and collective composition from a particularly rich moment in history.

Tracklist:
1. Traveling With
2. Sunset Cliffs
3. Republic
4. Chicali Outpost
5. Bring It
6. Salute
7. Daytime Nighttime
8. Things Can Be Calm
9. Rug Moti

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Varhat is back on Yoyaku’s YYK No label series with an explosif four tracker.

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Deep Inspiration Show Records presents a new series showcase of international Deep House connoisseurs, The Various Artist "Global Essence Sampler” Aptly named, each composition on "Global Essence" reflects a distinct mood of Deep House, bringing both authentic flavor & variety to your musical menus.

First up is A1 - Precious Path performed by Allstarr Motomusic (Spain, Greece, Switzerland) aka Dan Piu; a rare yet always top quality project, with appearances on Deep Explorer, deepArtsounds, and Soul Print. Precious Path opens the record with a groovy statement into smooth Garage House seasoned with a little Deep Techno personality.

Next, is Spain’s maestro Barcé (Moto Music, HC Records), making his 2nd appearance on DISR with A2 - Clean That Shit. Of course it’s clean, deep electronic House and it vibes like a nice summer cocktail at night with lime and ice.

Rounding out the first side is A3 - Zahara, composed by Zarenzeit; a more organic project side from Zürich's Dan Piu that can go between 80s funk to House and Jazzy Soul seamlessly. In Zahara we experience the ambient, and early morning sun vibes that are meant to set moods not genres.

On the flip we welcome Japanese producer Jank (Boogie Cafe Records, Quintessentials) to DISR with B1 - What Becomes Of. This Classy composition is Chilled out, perfectly minimal, with sensual vocal samples, and easy on the ears; the DJ who plays this at prime time will definitely get plenty of cheers.

Representing Croatia and South Africa as well as closing out the record is; Jan Kincl (Cycle Records, BBE) featuring Ishfaq & Wolford Heifer with B2 - 3300 Gratiot Ave. Its a classic late night and smoky type of House affair with an almost bluesy vintage feel that is sure to appeal to listeners that know the real deal.

With mastering from Sven Weisemann, perhaps this compilation has the compositions you've been missing?

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For the third Lady Blackbird Dubplate, Foundation Music Productions present The Unreleased Remixes Volume 1, enlisting the expertise of four stalwarts of the scene to put their signature touch on proceedings.

House legend Ashley Beedle kicks off, taking the original of ‘Beware The Stranger’ over to the dancefloor with his signature lush strings and sumptuous keys. Think Frankie Knuckles meets Nuyorican Soul as he delivers a soulful future house classic remix of the highest order.

Next, Matthew Herbert, a musician and producer known for breaking down boundaries and throwing away conventions, delivers a stunning sound sculpted dub mix of the same track.

On the B side, the much-hyped Bruise, signed to R&S Records subsidiary Meda Fury Records, amplifies ‘Collage’ to a techno inspired piano anthem. The energy is BIG on this cut, with direct nods to Moodymann and Robert Hood.

Finally, legendary US producer Foremost Poets, widely known for his iconic 90's release 'Moonraker', provides a 13-minute journey of sound with his 'Blackbird' Adventure Mix. Injecting a heavy helping of organic, soulful house sonics, up-tempo, jazz edged beats winding their way around a blend of smooth key lines and soft vocal notes. With a subtle forward drive underpinning things, his remixes almost invite you in to dance and move with them... their addictive and fresh sounds working as a call to the dancefloor.

DJ Feedback:

Luciano - stunning !!!!!!

Adana Twins - Great!

Severino / Horse Meat Disco - WOW amazing

Mousse T - Good one

Blond:ish - I love all the versions, beautiful!!!

Joe Goddard - Great

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Repress!

Stopp - "I'm Hungry" was one of those mythical hit-wonders of the Italo disco era that somehow caught a wave on distant shores. Proto-house vibes supported during the early Chicago's house scene and played by DJs like Ron Hardy.

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Tracklisting:
A1 Quelza - And Suddenly, I Was Reborn
A2 Quelza - La Rive
B1 Quelza - Les Lucioles Jaunes
B2 Quelza - Souviens Toi D'Oublier
C1 Quelza - Gargantua
C2 Quelza - He Didn't Say A Word
D1 Quelza - I Saw His Wings In The Sky
D2 Quelza - Ellipsis

Sales Note
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It will rain all this night
and we will sleep
transfixed by the dark water
as our blood runs
through our fragile life.
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J Spinna & Nkansa's Rude Rydims Experiment - Everybody Bounce - Classic Sounding NYC Party Anthem!

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